Black Diamond HotForge Hybrid QuickDraw – Precision Clipping in a Compact 12 cm Package
Meet the compact hero of your quickdraw collection. The 12 cm HotForge Hybrid packs the same sleek, dual-gate performance of its 16 cm sibling into a shorter, lighter package—perfect for tight alpine edges, steep overhangs, or wherever a nimble clip matters.
Length: 12 cm sling
Weight: ~98 g
Top Carabiner:
Straight-gate, 22 mm opening
Strength: 24 kN (major), 8 kN (minor), 8 kN (open gate)
Bottom Carabiner:
Wire-gate, 27 mm opening
Strength: 24 kN (major), 8 kN (minor), 8 kN (open gate)
Sling: 18 mm polyester with Straitjacket keeper to secure bottom biner
This quickdraw is like a Viking arrow—accurate, fast, and built to fly. The short 12 cm sling snugly keeps the carabiners aligned, reducing rope drag and preventing gear flop in steep terrain. The HotForge straight top carabiner glides into bolts with ease, while the vibrant wire-gate on the bottom carabiner helps you spot and clip fast when it counts most. Light, efficient, and perfectly balanced, the HotForge Hybrid QuickDraw ensures that every clip is a clean send.
Skål to compact gear and high-performance ascents!